Right now there is lots of rejoicing about the fact that Dr. Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty on three counts of first degree murder. … Gosnell: What not to forgetRead more
Theology and Practice
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The Use of Crucifixes
An image like the one at the left usually causes in most Lutherans a rather guttural reaction. Lutherans tend to either love crucifixes or hate … The Use of CrucifixesRead more
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Women’s Suffrage in the Church
Before anyone has a coronary issue requiring emergency services, this post is not about about trying to take voting rights away from women who have … Women’s Suffrage in the ChurchRead more
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Disobedient Faith
Romans 13:1-2 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been … Disobedient FaithRead more
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Over the Counter Parenting
I could write today about the absolute sadness I feel at the FDA’s decision to sell a pill intended to end the life of children … Over the Counter ParentingRead more
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Marriage is Hetero
In reading an article today, I came across the following quote which prompted me to write about something which has often crossed my mind. “In … Marriage is HeteroRead more
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Inward Looking and Loving Churches
Go to any conference focused on missions an they will tell you that one of the keys to being missional is to stop being inward … Inward Looking and Loving ChurchesRead more
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How I Write a Funeral Sermon
For most laypeople, sermons are a bit like sausage. If it ends up good, they don’t care how it was made. I totally understand if … How I Write a Funeral SermonRead more
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The Streak of Death: Comfort after Boston and West, Texas
Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio once had a hit in 56 baseball games in a row. It was a streak that some say no one will ever … The Streak of Death: Comfort after Boston and West, TexasRead more
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How to address homosexuality in our culture: continuing the conversation
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk going around on Christian blogs about how Christians should be responding to the ongoing movement to normalize homosexuality … How to address homosexuality in our culture: continuing the conversationRead more